abattis

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Noun abattis has 1 sense

abattis, abatis - line of defense consisting of a barrier of felled or live trees with branches (sharpened or with barbed wire entwined) toward the enemy
--₁ is a kind of line of defense, line of defence

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Abattis

Noun:

1. A defensive obstacle formed by felling trees with their branches pointing outwards.

Example Sentence: The soldiers constructed an abattis to block the enemy's advance.

Noun:

2. An accumulation of fallen trees, branches, and debris created by logging or a storm.

Example Sentence: The trail was impassable due to the abattis left by the recent hurricane.

Noun:

3. A collection of brushwood or branches used for concealing troops or creating cover.

Example Sentence: The camouflage netting was attached to the abattis to create a hidden outpost.

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